New York
Giants
1-0
49
FINAL
48
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown at SoFi Stadium, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams, winning 49-48 in a game that showcased the high stakes of Week 2 in the 2026 season. Both teams fought fiercely, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious, capitalizing on critical opportunities to secure their first win of the season.
Joe Milton was the star of the night for the Giants, throwing for five touchdowns and lighting up the scoreboard with his impressive 370 passing yards. Antonio Gibson bolstered the offense with a solid ground game, racking up 118 rushing yards, while Jeff Caldwell had a phenomenal performance, amassing 299 receiving yards that kept the Rams' defense on their toes throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Brian Burns was a standout with 2.5 sacks, consistently pressuring the Rams' offense, while Jevon Holland led the team with four total tackles. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense forced a crucial stop, allowing Milton and the offense to orchestrate a game-winning drive that sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 48 | 25 | 52% | 370 | 4 | 3 | 79.3 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 37 | 16 | 43% | 335 | 5 | 4 | 75.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 11 | 118 | 10.7 | 11 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 12 | 74 | 6.2 | 13 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | -8 | -8.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 12 | 299 | 24.9 | 102 | 4 | 66 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 145 | 18.1 | 62 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 38 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 55 | 0 | 50 | 1 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Cine | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 3 | 6 | 52 |

